Sal, Cindy, and I led the way through the dark, damp sewers. The junction was in sight ahead. It was then that a loud shriek echoed through the tunnels. Everyone froze in place, almost holding our breath. Again, a loud shriek filled the sewers. I looked at Sal and Cindy. The noise was coming from behind us. I took Cindy to the side again.
I could hear the sound of something moving in the darkness behind us. It was getting closer, but was still a ways off. I drew my weapon and held it at the ready. Sal and Cindy did the same. We waited, our hearts pounding in our chests.
As we crept forward, a terrible howl tore through the air, slightly closer than it had been before. Cindy turned to me and shook her head, her fear evident on her face. I could feel the dread creeping into my own heart as the howl grew closer still. This couldn't be good. I knew we had to keep moving forward, that there was no turning back now, but I wished we could find a way out of this hellish place. My pulse was racing, and I felt a chill running down my spine. 'Could we make it out of here alive?' But what made it even more ominous was the fact that I didn't know what could've made the sound. I had a feeling that it couldn't be anything good. Suddenly, the sense of overwhelming dread engulfed me as if a cold chill had descended on my back. The silence was deafening in the quiet alleyway, and we held our breaths, not knowing what to expect. It felt like time was standing still, the tension in the air making it hard to breathe.
As we ventured deeper into the city, the terrible howl came again. This time, it seemed a little closer than before. The sound filled me with dread, and I instinctively looked over at my companion, Cindy. For a moment, I could see the fear in her eyes, too, as if she was expecting the worst. Suddenly, the howl came again, this time even closer than before. At that moment, I felt a stab of fear as I realized how vulnerable we really were, despite our efforts to remain concealed. We grew increasingly aware that our time was running out with every sound. The thought that death was just around the corner was a sobering one. With heart-pounding anticipation, we waited for the next howl, not knowing where it would come from or when. It sent a chill down my spine as I realized that something dangerous was on our tail. 'How much longer could we keep running?' I felt helpless as I heard them approaching us.
I reached out and put my hand on the side of Cindy's face. She looked up at me, fear in her eyes, and for a moment, I wasn't sure what to do next. But I couldn't let her panic. I had to keep her calm if we were going to make it through this. I spoke to her softly, trying to keep my tone reassuring.
"We'll be alright," I said, trying to remain optimistic. "Just take deep breaths and stay calm. We just need to focus on getting through this. Everything will be okay."
Or a moment, the howling stopped, giving us a brief moment of respite. I tried to remain calm, to keep her quieter as well. I knew we couldn't afford to make any sudden moves or sounds if we wanted to survive this ordeal. The tension was growing thicker, and I could feel my heart racing.
I was scared and for a good reason. At that moment, I felt like I wanted to crawl out of my skin. I could feel the fear and adrenaline coursing through my body as I felt something hidden in the darkness ahead of us. The sewage tunnel was dark by nature, but our lights gave some illumination. My heart stopped and I froze, we all did. It emerged from the darkness, and I felt a chill run down my spine. The sight sent a primal fear deep within the smallest cracks of my being that was unmatched. I felt my soul clench at the sight of this unholy being creeping toward us in the darkness. I couldn't believe I was looking at a giant, hairy beast of an abomination... with sharp teeth and claws.
But I couldn't let that fear paralyze me. It growled at me and charged right at me, so I raised my gun and aimed directly at the beast, which had begun running toward us. I pulled the trigger, but the loud sound of firing my gun did little to stop the creature. It kept coming, snarls and roars getting louder and louder by the second. My heart clenched tightly as I fired my gun, but the bullets simply bounced off. It was like shooting a brick wall. Diane screamed next to me, her eyes wide with fear. Sal and Oliver stood next to me, but I could see the fear in their eyes too. We were all in grave danger...
The creature kept coming, getting closer and closer to us with every step it took. The adrenaline coursing through my veins prompted my body into action, my heart racing as I tried to escape the monstrosity. But I didn't know what to do; I was too scared to move. I knew we were in trouble. We couldn't outrun the creature, and our weapons weren't working. I looked at Sal and Cindy. They looked just as scared as I felt. I knew we'd run out of time. Sal and Cindy were frightened as I felt. The giant creature kept charging at us, but it was useless to try and outrun it. Our weapons weren't working at all. I could feel the fear in my heart. I had to think of something fast, or we would all die. I closed my eyes and tried to think. 'Please, we need a plan. Otherwise, we are all going to die.' I could feel myself shaking.
"We were just about to fire the last of our bullets when the beast suddenly stopped in its tracks. It turned its head as if it heard something and that made me hold my breath. I stared at the creature, praying that it would leave us alone. Then, as if a higher power had answered my prayers, it turned and ran away. I couldn't believe it. The creature had run off. We stood there in shock, not believing what we had just seen. The beast had just given up. Sal and Cindy were just as surprised as I was. We stood there in the dark, trying to process what had just happened. We looked around, trying to figure out if the creature would return. But it didn't. The dark felt even colder now that the adrenaline had worn off. We were safe, for now. But what had just happened?"
"What the hell just happened?" Sal asked, his voice full of wonder and confusion.
"I don't know," Cindy replied. "I thought we were done for. But the beast just ran away. What could it have been scared of?"
I looked around, trying to figure out what it was. And that's when I heard it. In an instant, as if out of nowhere, we all heard the scream of someone who was in mortal distress, a high-pitched scream. I never heard anything like the screams he gave, as if he had been ripped from his physical body and had had his soul ripped from him. He shrieks louder and louder as the crescendo of his shrieks grows until he is left with nothing but silence. At that moment, I knew what it was. The creature had heard it's next prey. This thing wasn't stopping its hunt just because it had seen us. It was just changing its target. I looked at Sal and Cindy, and we all came to the same conclusion. We had to get out of here, now.
We didn't know what had scared the creature away. But at that moment, we were grateful. Sal shook his head in dismay as we waited a few minutes to ensure it was gone. waited a few minutes to make sure it was gone, and then we continued on our way. We all took a deep breath and let it out slowly. It was dark and eerie, and I could still see the fear in Cindy's eyes. She held my hand tightly as we walked. We knew that one of those giant creatures could appear and attack us at any moment. The thought sent shivers down my spine. But we had no choice but to keep going.
But then I saw Cindy looking ahead with a worried expression on her face. I turned to follow her gaze and saw something that made my heart sink. There, in the distance, was a figure moving in our direction. It was the creature. It was coming back. We dashed down an opening in the tunnel to avoid the horrifying creature without thinking, taking another route to our objective. After a while, we arrived at the junction and decided to turn left. We were almost there.
Another howl bellowed from the tunnel we had just left, causing me to flinch and clutch my weapon even tighter. The sudden sound echoed through the dark alleyway, and my mind was filled with dread as I recalled the nightmarish abomination we had escaped moments ago. My heart beat as the thought of confronting the creature again rushed through my body. The tunnel stretched on for miles, leaving us nowhere to hide. I could only hope and pray that we would make it out alive. I tried to stay calm, but the sound of the howl continued to fill me with dread. I steeled myself, determined to face whatever horrors came next. Obviously, this would be no ordinary task, but I was committed to completing it for everyone's safety.
I knew the creature now had its sights on us, which put everyone here in danger. My breathing became shallow, and every nerve in my body erupted in a flurry of anxiety. I was unsure of the best course of action, but I felt compelled to lead my team to safety. Yet, with the creature now targeting us, I knew we could very likely be risking our own lives. I was responsible for protecting my team and felt a burden of immense pressure on my shoulders. I had to act quickly. This was a fight for our lives. I had to make a decision fast. I had to choose between fighting or fleeing. With no time to lose, I had to make a choice.
The creature's ability to shrug off any physical attack from our weapons meant more orthodox methods needed to be taken. Our attempts to harm it with conventional weapons proved ineffective, and we could not afford to waste more time. I knew we would have to get creative to survive this fight. I needed to find a way to take down this beast without getting too close. It was time to think outside the box and utilize all the resources I had at my disposal. I had to act fast, or we would all be doomed. The creature was growing more ferocious, and it was only a matter of time before it caught up to us. Our only hope was to use our wit and ingenuity to outsmart our foe. It would be a struggle, but with the right plan, we might just be able to survive this ordeal.
I let out a sigh and turned to everyone behind me. Our situation was grim, and there was no doubt about it. I knew we were running out of time to act, but I had to remain calm and composed for their sake. I needed to think fast and devise a plan to save us all. I looked at the group standing behind me and saw the fear in their eyes. It was a look I knew all too well, the look of desperate hope, clinging onto the dwindling hope that we could survive this ordeal. I had to do something. I had to act now. Our very lives depended on what I did next.
"Cindy, led the way. I know you can do this. Sal will be with you. He's a tough old man," I whispered.
"But you promised!" Cindy blurted.
"I know and I will keep my promise. That's why I'm going back. Get these people out and back to Bellevue. If anyone can do it, then it's you," I stated.
"Alright, get going. I'll catch up as soon as I can," I said.
Reluctantly, Cindy went on, leading the group. Sal didn't look satisfied, but he went on behind Cindy. I nodded to Senators Fernandino and Andino. As Olvier passes me, he hands me a bag.
"I got these from one of your buddies, Bob. You might need them," Oliver said.
I nodded and took the bag. If I knew Bob, the bag contains things that go boom. The shriek came again, this time closer. I knew something bad was coming. There was about fifteen or twenty minutes before whatever that thing was, got here. I checked the bag, finding a few grenades, claymore, and two C-4 bricks. "Leave it to Bob to bring the boom." This has to be enough, but I'll need to be strategic. An explosion of any kind will just draw the damn monsters and demons from above. I had to lead this thing somewhere else. So, I took the left path at the junction instead of the right. I hoped this would lead the danger away. But, first, I nicked my hand and smeared blood on the path I wanted that monster to follow. It was a guess that these demons could smell blood, but they were predators so it was highly likely it could.
After a few minutes, I heard the screech again. It was definitely following me. I double timed it down the long tunnel. If there were more than one, I needed a location where I had multiple escape routes and a place where I could set up a fatal funnel. My best bet was the claymores and C-4 bricks. I had a bundle of crosses in my pack. 'Maybe I could make an anti-personnel mine or bomb.' Holy relics were the only known thing to cause harm to these demonic beasts. Right now, I am a mouse in a cat and mice game. Worse, I was dealing with a monstrous cat by the sound of its roar.
It wasn't long before I came to another sewer junction. This time there were four ways to go. This would have to do. I figured if I took the right passage, I could make my way closer to the others. The center pool was filled with disgusting looking water. It was against my better judgment to get down in that water. I wasn't risky getting my only explosives wet either. It was settled, I'd mine the tunnel I just came out of and the tunnel I was going to. I could mark the other two tunnels with blood as decoys. If it fell for that, the second set of traps would alert me that I had a threat behind me.
Now, I couldn't just set bombs and walk away. Someone could end up dying if they too tried using the sewers as an escape route. Of course that was going on the assumption that this beast wandered in from somewhere else. I was going with that as I had no other explanation. First, I made four signs out of trash that would warn any sane humans. I placed those first at each tunnel entrance far enough down to give ample warning. Next, I set the first and second layer of traps. Just two claymores with two grenades set by tripwires above, middle and below. The traps were for sure to trigger if something came this way. With both traps set at the mouth of each tunnel, I get the hell out of there. Suddenly, I heard a noise from the sewer tunnel across the way.